Garden Fresh Salsa
Bursting with vibrant flavors and garden-fresh ingredients, this homemade Garden Fresh Salsa is a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any occasion. Featuring ripe Roma tomatoes, zesty red onion, a spicy kick of jalapeño, aromatic garlic, and a generous handful of fresh cilantro, this salsa is elevated with a squeeze of tangy lime juice and a pinch of salt and pepper for the perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy and versatile dish pairs beautifully with tortilla chips, tacos, grilled meats, or as a simple topping to brighten up your favorite meals. Whether for parties, game days, or weeknight dinners, this fresh salsa recipe will become your go-to for dipping, topping, and savoring!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 whole Roma tomatoes
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 1 whole Jalapeño pepper
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Fresh cilantro
- 1 whole Lime
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash all the fresh produce thoroughly under cold running water.
Dice the Roma tomatoes into small, even pieces and add them to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the red onion and add it to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Remove the stem from the jalapeño pepper, slice it in half, and remove the seeds and membrane (if you prefer less heat). Finely dice the jalapeño and add it to the bowl.
Mince the garlic cloves and stir them into the salsa mixture.
Chop the fresh cilantro leaves finely and add them to the bowl. Discard any large stems if desired.
Cut the lime in half and squeeze the fresh lime juice over the salsa mixture. Be sure to catch any seeds.
Add the salt and black pepper to the bowl, adjusting the quantities to taste if needed.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until well combined.
Let the salsa sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
126 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.1 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1208 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.2 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.9 g | ||
| Protein | 4.7 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 98 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 1171 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
